Honestly, this is our go to Ramen spot. They have some of the best tasting broth I have ever had. The seating is a bit limited, and it's one of those hidden gems you don't want everyone to find out about, but enough to make sure the business is successful and stays open! Service is solid, usually one lady who's hustles from table to table. read more

Food was very good, but the service was disappointing. We were one of only two tables, yet the waitress spent most of her time on her phone and wasn't very friendly. Several items we tried to order were unavailable, and I had to go to the counter to ask for the check because she never came back to the table. For a $40 bill, the experience didn't feel worth the time or money, even though the food itself was solid. read more

TLDR: Decent Japanese food at a decent price Chicken Terriyaki Bowl: The portion size is okay. You get boiled veggies to fill up the bowl, well made Japanese rice, and a chicken terriyaki that's... just average or even slightly below average. I'd only get it when there is a promo, but the bowl is more than the sum of its parts. California Roll: Stock standard roll from a small to medium sized Japanese restaurant. Portion size was fine, and the rice was done well. The filling was average at best. California roll is a basic western Japanese classic, and there's nothing wrong with getting the basics right. Not amazing, but not bad. Service: I ordered to go, but the staff inside were nice. Ambiance: The restaurant seats 30-40 people and it's located in a nice area. It's clean and is a nice place to have a quick lunch or casual dinner after a workday. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, California Roll - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

The ramen was just okay, but the service really fell short. Things moved very slowly, and while I was still eating, the server stood behind me waiting for payment, which felt uncomfortable. What bothered me most was when my 9-year-old daughter went to look at the ice cream selection and was told she could only have some if she left a positive Yelp review. That made the high ratings here make more sense free ice cream in exchange for reviews. There are plenty of ramen spots in Irvine with better food and much friendlier service. read more

Came here with the fam, we're avid noodle-consumers. Ambience was pretty subpar, no booth seating or comfortable seating available--just standard chairs and tables all the way around. Nothing crazy but I do love a nice booth seating with a large family. No firepits, low lighting, candles, nada. They have a great kids meal deal. Kid's portion noodles with chicken or pork and also comes with 4 gyoza for only $9. What an absolute steal of a deal. Most places would be like $9 just for 4 gyoza alone. Absolutely loved that deal for our kids. Will be coming again in the future just for that deal alone. I ordered the tonkotsu black it was okay. I prefer my broth to be thicker, richer, creamier. Noodles were fine, pork was very good. Slightly vexed it didn't come standard with an egg? I'll have to ask for one next time. Overall, it was just okay for me, the rave reviews got me too hyped... I guess that's more of a me problem rather than the restaurant... I definitely prefer other ramen places over this place. However, the incredible kids deals will keep us coming back for sure! read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkotsu Black with pork - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

I went here a while ago for dinner and was not too impressed. The broth was lukewarm, toppings were minimal, and just expensive.

I rarely give places 5 stars! And this place was 5 stars! The ramen had like the best flavor! I never drink all of the broth and here I wanted to finish it all! The noodles are so soft and flavorful. I got the spicy tonkotsu with the spice on the side to add it in myself. It was so good! I wish I would closer to it to get it more often. It's small inside but service is so fast and wasn't crowded at all when I went for dinner Staff was friendly and easy parking read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkotsu Miso - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food. Forgot to take a pic early on because we dived right in. I will definitely be back. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'm really surprised by the reviews here. Firstly, we got spicy tuna with crispy rice. The rice was much thicker than I'm used to and wasn't very crispy at all. It was more soft than anything and there wasn't a lot of tuna on top. This was lackluster for me. I got the tonkatsu black and the noodles tasted okay. They were al dente which I liked but the broth was okay. It had flavor but wasn't bursting with the right flavors - it somehow just tasted very peppery. And the pork was pretty tender but also not bursting with flavor. I wish it was more creamy for the soup. I'll still be sticking to HiroNori. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

We were on the hunt for Ramen...place was empty on a Sunday afternoon. The server was quick to seat us and hand us the menu and get our waters out . Ordered the calamari---- just okay --- the sauce was just okay, however , i will say it wasn't greasy. One order was spicy tonkotsu black and the other was the shoyu tonkotsu . The spicy black would've been okay if it wasn't so salty... the noodles had great texture and the pork was alright , with a boiled egg . The BF liked his shoyu ramen . The restaurant was empty so there wasn't any noise other than the J-pop playing in the background . We also saw that they have $5 beers in case you were wondering. This place is just okay ..... read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkotsu Spicy Black - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Let me just say--this ramen SLAPS. I walked in with zero expectations and left wondering if I'd just had a religious experience in broth form. From the moment I stepped inside, the aroma of simmering pork bone broth hit me like a warm hug. The atmosphere was cozy, with soft jazz playing and an open kitchen where you can see the magic happening. I ordered the Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ramen, and wow. The broth was rich, creamy, and layered with flavor--definitely not watered down or overly salty like some places. The noodles were perfectly chewy and clearly made in-house. The chashu pork? MELTED in my mouth. And don't even get me started on the soft-boiled egg--it was like biting into a savory little cloud of perfection. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Baked salmon roll And chicken Bento was so good . So was the egg roll. This place is really good for ramen read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Chicken Bento - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

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Black garlic ramen has a smokey taste with garlic fragrance and a mild broth. I liked the smoothness to it. Noodles fantastic. Spicy miso has a much richer and bolder body base (as it should) and strong ginger notes. Spice was more of a pepper note that sat around the tongue and a little bit mouth. Sweet and spicy chicken. Was okay. Would've like it crisper. Lots of flavor but the sauce made it soggy too fast. read more

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We came here on a weekend and were really impressed! Everything was served promptly and the service was great. We ordered the baked salmon roll, kids ramen, tonkotsu black ramen, and a kids bento. The ramen was absolutely delicious--rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The kids loved their dishes too, and my oldest even said this is now their favorite ramen place! Overall, a great family-friendly spot with tasty food and quick, friendly service. We'll definitely be back! read more

Party of 7 for Friday lunch- consensus was that the food was ok. We've had better ramen elsewhere- the noodles were a bit overcooked. The chicken bento- teriyaki chicken was dry. The gyoza was good They didn't have any of the black oil so we couldn't try the tonkotsu black or spicy black ramen or any dish with black in the title. read more

Miso Ramen was on point. The salty egg was perfect. Noodles were chewy. Broth was flavored well and not to spicy. Sushi was meh, but ramen was good enough to get me back here again. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

We've been here so many times and we love it! The food is great and the service goes along with it. Cool murals on the wall making a great ambiance. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - SOUP!! - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Lovely service by our waitress Kristine and calm ambiance. Food was fantastic as always. 10/10 recommend. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Ambiance ~ 4/5 STARS vibrant, comfortable with wood table and chair seating. food ~ 5/5 STARS excellent ramen and appetizers. Service ~ 5/5 Our server, Miah, was excellent. She even gracefully cleaned up a water spill at our table while greeting us with comfort and taking take of five other tables. I look forward to coming back to eat at this restaurant again soon! read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - The inside of the restaurant on a Monday early evening. - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

It's always nice knowing that there is a ramen shop in my neighborhood that is consistently reliable and delicious. It always seems to quench my craving for a quick Japanese style ramen fix. The service is always good, accommodating and the food always comes out relatively quickly. The only feedback i'd give is the noodle portion is pretty small while the meat portion is too much. Maybe they could balance it out a bit? read more

Nice flavorful broth, good service. Solid neighborhood ramen spot in Irvine. Out go to spot when we are in the Orchard Hills area. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkotsu Black - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

The menu is super extensive and it took me a loooong time to figure out what to order but I settled on the chicken ramen! From the menu photos, the broth seemed to be clear but to my surprise, it came out to be more like a tonkotsu style broth. Very heavy and savory. Not exactly what I was in the mood for but still quite tasty! I was looking for a light / clean broth so maybe next time I would order the veggie ramen. Besides the broth, the ramen noodles were really delicious! They had a good bite to them. As for service, our waitress was very attentive and accommodating to any needs. We came in at an odd time, so the place was practically empty. There are tons of seating though and it seems like a casual spot for food. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Such flavorful ramen I got a tonkotsu miso and my girlfriend got a tonkotsu spicy black (high recommended). Really attentive service I would definitely come back for their ramen, especially on a rainy gloomy day. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Very sweet staff, found seating quick, super flavorful broth, and just the right bite and chew to their noodles. Highly recommend and would come here again! read more

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My boyfriend and I arrived around close to 8:30pm on a Saturday night. To our surprise, it was pretty empty aside from one other customer. We got the tonkotsu spicy miso ramen, california, crunch salmon, and crunch fire rolls. The ramen came super quickly, probably between 5-10 minutes after ordering. The rolls did take a while, but we were okay with this. The ramen tasted great and was warm and comforting. I got the level 1 mild spice and it was just right. The rolls were also delicious! Our server was nice and I did like how the restaurant was quiet, making it a nice place to have conversations. Overall I'd recommend if you want some Japanese food but don't know what to decide on - they have a variety of options and everything seems pretty good based on what we had. read more

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Kristine was phenomenal. Greeted us as we entered. Got assisted right away. Food was done on the spot and was very delicious. The place is spacious and clean. I used to go to the one by chuckecheese in orange but I recently just discovered this location. Definitely will be back. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Spicy Miso LV1 - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

We tried the Tonkatsu Black ramen with a flavored egg and the ribeye onigiri. The broth was rich with large tender slices of chashu, and the onigiri was a great appetizer! The server was very friendly and attentive. The inside space was clean and well-designed, too! We will definitely come back the next time that ramen craving hits! read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkatsu Black ramen with flavored egg - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Wonderful, attentive service. We got the black, tonkotsu shoyu and tonkotsu shio ramens. They all tasted wonderful and had good toppings. It might've only been the day that we went, but it is a little bit chilly in the restaurant so bring a sweater if you're easily chilled read more

This is still my favorite ramen spot. It's quick service and great quality food never disappoint. It's a quiet spot to go for lunch eve if you are eating alone. read more

Great, satisfying meal from Yoshiharu! I loved the bento box, because it came with a little of everything : miso soup, salad, California roll, shrimp tempura, egg roll, gyoza, teriyaki chicken and rice, and an orange slice! read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Chicken Teriyaki bento box - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

It was a cold and rainy day, so I decided to come here for lunch with my son, who's a big fan of ramen. When we walked in, there were about three or four tables occupied and just one server handling everything. She greeted us quickly and seated us at a corner table, bringing over menus right away. I ordered a spicy tuna on rice and a ramen with all the toppings and fixings on the side since my son wanted his ramen plain. Our food came out within a few minutes, and everything was really good. My son enjoyed his ramen so much that he asked for an extra order of noodles since he still had plenty of soup left. The waitress brought the noodles out quickly, which made for a really satisfying lunch. I'd highly recommend this place if you're craving ramen. It's located inside the Orchard Hills Plaza, next to Pete's Coffee. The setting is casual but comfortable, and the service was impressively quick and friendly, especially considering there was just one server running the whole show. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Tonkatsu Tonkotsu Spicy Black ramen w/ all the toppings on the side and an order of Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Tonkotsu spicy black and Tonkotsu spicy miso ramen Visiting the city and I was stumpt on finding true Japanese ramen that is both deep in flavor and spicy!! After searching I found this amazing spot !!! Service was amazing they were checking in at the right time without being over bearing ! The environment is so welcoming and feels like a blast to Japan ( I can say that I visited Japan ) sort of :)!! I'm happy to say that I will be coming back to fill my card up (reward card for visiting) Wow this place truly wowed me! Thank you so much for making our plates so delicious ! read more

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Visiting SoCal for the weekend and happened to be craving ramen. How do you choose when there are several restaurants in the Irvine(ish) area? ‍ Based on the reviews, we took a chance on Yoshihsru! OMG! Sooo yummy. It's a nice, simple, clean place with an amazing area! We were greeted upon entering and seated next to the window. Our waiter was very friendly and helped us pick a sushi! We ordered the crunch fire roll! Of course after reading their history of their famous ramen, we had to order that as well! Wow!! Both were so amazingly delicious! I especially loved that the ramen broth was not salty like most ramen. And the sushi was perfect and fresh! Oh yes, plus the spicy edamame, it had a unique but yummy spice! Can't wait until we're back for another visit to SoCal! Most definitely our go-to ramen restaurant! read more

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Awesome Japanese spot in Irvine! I don't know why I could never get into ramen, so I always just order the rice... and the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl was excellent! Perfectly grilled chicken! Sweet sauce! I love it! read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

This was a solid ramen spot that also has a variety of other Japanese menu items. For my kids, the bento boxes are always a hit. Service was efficient and prompt and the restaurant was clean and bright. Most importantly, the food was fresh and tasty. Overall, a nice option for ramen if you are with a group that may also hanker other menu items besides noodles. read more

Was craving ramen and saw this place on Yelp. Was in a mood to try some place new so we decided to give it a go. Service is prompt and the food arrived pretty quickly. As for the food, calamari was really good - soft squid and right amount of breading and crunch. My kid loved the shio tonkotsu ramen and said that it is better than Santouka's. I had the spicy black garlic tonkotsu. It was a little too spicy and over salted for my taste. I couldn't really taste the black garlic anymore. The noodles were good and chewy but the pork was not as tender as I hoped it would be. Overall, a decent ramen experience. read more

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The food was yummy. Soup tasted very rich and lots of flavor. Service was good as well. Our family went around 5pm. read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Yummy everything so so yummy.But Last time I came in I ordered my the crispy rice as usual and they put so much rice. I felt like it was all rice. :*( still yummy tho I ordered the soup also, I told her meat so dry and hard so she had them cut it thicker. That did the trick. Will have to ask for that fir now on was so delicious. read more

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Food was amazing. Perfect amount of spice and flavor. 100% would come back. 10/10 would recommend. Service was still excellent even with the busy crowd! Not something you find everyday! The overall setting and ambiance was great. Thanks guys (I'll make sure to come back). read more

Yoshiharu Ramen - Picture of the Tonkotsu Spicy Miso LV1 - Ramen Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was great. Amazing ramen, and appetizers! Service was fast. Open even after lunch hours when most restaurants close at this time. Ambiance was nice. read more